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Tag Archives: Salvation
The Foolish Man & His Diamond
A wealthy man sold all his possessions for cash and bought an incredibly expensive diamond. Then he put the diamond in his pocket and took a voyage from England to America. On the deck of the ship, he pulled out … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Coming Judgment, Death, Eternity, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, Hell, Salvation
Tagged believing in Christ as Savior, damnation, gambling with your soul, hades, Hell, Salvation
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The New Testament, Prayer, & Jesus
The New Testament era officially began with the birth of Jesus. As God in the flesh, He ushered in a new age and revealed God more intimately than any Old Testament Jew could have ever imagined. The “one” Lord God … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Doctrine, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Salvation, Scripture, The Holy Spirit, The Trinity
Tagged Jesus as High Priest, Jesus as Intercessor, Jesus as Mediator, Jesus is the only way of salvation, New Testament teaching on prayer, Prayer, Salvation, the Holy Spirit helping us pray, The Trinity
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The Chain Is Off
A mailman was given a new route. His first day he approached the mailbox of a home that had a big German shepherd crouched on the porch. When the mailman put his hand toward the mailbox, the dog started barking … Continue reading
The Awesome Seriousness of Unbelief
There are only two possible eternal destinies for each person, and Revelation 21:7-8 contrasts the two. First, in verse 7, Jesus says: He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be His God and he shall be My … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Coming Judgment, Death, Faith, Forgiveness, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, Heaven, Hell, Salvation
Tagged believing in Christ as Savior, damnation, Eternity, Heaven, Hell, how to get saved, overcoming the world, Salvation, the afterlife, the eternal lake of fire, the only two eternal destinations
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Good Morning
Jesus was in my room this morning. I don’t know why He came. Unless it was the prayer last night in which I called His name. ——————————————————- It was too early for any daylight, so I didn’t view His face. … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, God's Love, Personal, Prayer, Problems, Seeking Forgiveness, Trials, Worry
Tagged Christ's love, Christ's presence, Christian poems, dark night, good morning, Prayer, Salvation, Trials, Worry
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The Blessing of Changing a Sermon
On Sunday, July 1st, 2009, I had in mind to preach a sermon on prayer. Specifically, I planned to preach on the so-called “Lord’s Prayer.” But as I began to ease into my studying and preparing for that sermon, the … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Belief, Change, Children, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Disobedience, Forgiveness, Obedience, Parenting, Personal, Preaching, Reward, Salvation, Seeking Forgiveness, Sin, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Belief, changing a sermon, leading a child to Christ, Obedience, Parenting, plan of salvation, Preaching, Salvation
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A Costly Salvation
The great preacher G. Campbell Morgan was once approached by a miner who said, “I would give anything to believe that God will forgive sins, but I cannot believe He will forgive me if I just turn to Him. It … Continue reading
God’s Chemistry
My yard is currently covered in snow. Living where I do, I’m quite used to the stuff. But there is one thing about snow that always, without exception, takes me by surprise: how bright it is. Every time I pull … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Christ's Death, Confession, Depravity, Forgiveness, God's Holiness, Personal, Sacrifice, Salvation, The Old Testament Law
Tagged blood, chemistry, cleansing, definition of believe, definition of confess, Forgiveness, Salvation, snow, the Greek word homologeo, the Greek word pisteuo, though your sins are like scarlet they shall be white as snow, wash me and I will be whiter than snow
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